Chapter 226: The Illness Named Blazing Heaven?

Chapter 226: The Illness Named Blazing Heaven?

In the afternoon, Lu Ran finally received a phone call.

The trio quickly geared up and headed for the neighborhood entrance.

Jiang Ruyi and Lu Ran both wore the gifts given by Qiao Wanjun.

Jiang Ruyi chose to hang her sword sheath at her waist, while Lu Ran slung his two knife sheaths diagonally across his back, parallel to each other and tilted towards his right shoulder.

At the entrance of Xianjing Garden, the group saw a black sedan.

Beside the car stood a tall figure.

"Sister Chen?" Lu Ran stepped forward.

The young woman before him perfectly fit the stereotypical image of a Sword One follower—a cold beauty.

She exuded an air of nobility and was as cold as ice.

She looked very young, around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, and her white sportswear accentuated her slender figure.

Her skin was a little too pale, giving off a "glowing white" vibe.

This couldn't help but remind Lu Ran of the Forgetful Spring follower far away in the Qiantang River Bamboo Sea Demon Cave.

He wondered how Li Rouyin was doing and if she had worn a few more strings of copper coins.

Hmm, she should save up more wraiths.

I'll find an opportunity to ask for some food.

"Little Lu," Jingjing Chen's cold expression softened, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

The trio felt as if they were bathed in spring breeze.

It proved that Sword One followers could also be amiable; it just depended on whether you were qualified or not.

"Thanks for the trouble, Sister Chen," Lu Ran nodded in gratitude, "and for accompanying us on this trip."

Out of respect for her status, he didn't reach out to shake hands.

The most common handshake etiquette in the mundane world was completely inappropriate for a Sword One follower.

Ever since Lu Ran learned that he was the "son of the Peak Lord," his attitude had changed a little.

He paid more attention to his behavior, fearing that he might tarnish his mother's reputation.

"Get in the car, we're going to the airport," Jingjing Chen said, her gaze sweeping over the two girls behind Lu Ran, and she nodded with a smile.

The group placed their weapons in the trunk, and Lu Ran sat in the passenger seat while Jiang and Si duo took the backseat.

"Sister Chen, I don't even know your full name yet," Lu Ran said as the car started.

"Chen Jingjing, Jing from the Capital City," the woman smiled, "You can call me Sister Jingjing, Sister Chen sounds a bit old."

Lu Ran: "..."

What happened to the cold and aloof Sword One followers?

Tsk, women.

They all care about age.

In the backseat, Scarlet Sun hugged Jiang Ruyi's arm and whispered in her ear:

"This girl is so pretty, you better keep an eye on Lu Ran."

Jiang Ruyi: "..."

Not just the one in front of us!

Jiang Ruyi trusted Lu Ran, but she couldn't help feeling a little worried.

All the disciples of the Sword One Sect were of this type.

Each one more outstanding and beautiful than the last.

Today, Jiang Ruyi learned that Lu Ran's mother held a high position and was a Peak Lord.

Who knew how many young and beautiful juniors were under Qiao Wanjun's command?

In the passenger seat, Lu Ran awkwardly twitched the corners of his mouth.

Scarlet Sun's voice was indeed very soft, but he didn't know if Chen Jingjing's actual strength allowed her to hear it.

Lu Ran quickly changed the topic, "Sister Jingjing, are you close to my mother?"

"Peak Lord Qiao has been very caring towards me and often keeps me by her side," Chen Jingjing replied softly.

Lu Ran turned his head to look out the window and sighed softly, "Peak Lord..."

Chen Jingjing had her suspicions and realized that this child didn't know much about his mother's situation.

She hesitated for a moment but still spoke up, "Currently, Ms. Qiao isn't officially the Peak Lord yet.

But she will be in the future, so everyone privately calls her that."

"Oh?" Lu Ran turned to look at her, feeling quite curious.

Chen Jingjing Chen explained, "Shocking Swan Peak hasn't been blessed by the Divine Lord yet, so it's not considered a Spirit Mountain and isn't under our sect's influence.

Ms. Qiao's Peak Lord title is missing just one final step."

Lu Ran furrowed his brows slightly, "Hasn't the avatar statue of Sword One taken its place on Shocking Swan Peak?"

Chen Jingjing gently shook her head.

Lu Ran asked, "What went wrong?"

Chen Jingjing replied, "We're investigating and praying day and night, awaiting the Divine Lord's arrival."

Lu Ran didn't respond and turned to look out the window again.

Given the characteristics of Sword One disciples, Chen Jingjing couldn't be a talkative person.

Combining this with what she said on the phone, "Your mother hasn't been in a good mood lately, and it's been a long time since she was this happy," it was clear that Chen Jingjing was indeed close to Qiao Wanjun and genuinely cared for her.

Perhaps, in her mind, she thought that Lu Ran's comfort would be more effective than anyone else's, and it might bring some solace to Qiao Wanjun, who always had a worried frown on her face.

Lu Ran wasn't foolish; he naturally understood the seriousness of the situation.

This visit to his mother seemed casual, but in reality, she must be suffering deep inside.

The Divine Lord Sword One had explicitly conveyed his will, requiring his disciples to prepare a mountain.

But now, the mountain had long been prepared, yet Sword One hadn't arrived.

As the primary person in charge for so long, Qiao Wanjun must be under immense pressure and facing severe criticism!

So, what was the reason?

Chen Jingjing revealed this information to comfort Lu Ran and his mother.

She didn't know that Lu Ran wasn't an ordinary follower!

Normal followers wouldn't dare blame the deity even if they had a million guts.

People only reflect on their own shortcomings.

Is it a lack of devotion, insufficient faith, or the lack of thriving incense offerings that have displeased the Divine Lord?

In any case, the followers will look for reasons within themselves.

Lu Ran is completely different!

He dares to defy the world, considering problems from multiple angles.

Why did Blade One Lord go back on his word?

Having declared his intention to enlighten the ninth Spirit Mountain, why has he now lost interest?

Is this a game between deities, between the Divine Lord and the Great Xia, or is there an issue with the deity himself?

Could it be that his mother has done something wrong?

Regarding the latter, Lu Ran is highly skeptical.

After all, everyone can see how devoted his mother is to the Blade One Sect.

Silence filled the car.

Lu Ran was deep in thought, and the others remained quiet.

It wasn't until the vehicle arrived at the airport that Jing Jing Chen broke the silence, calling for everyone to get out.

Jing Jing Chen had already purchased tickets for them, and their destination was West Sea Province.

The province was located in the western part of Great Xia, quite far from the capital, and traveling by car would be too time-consuming.

The plane ride was fast, and in just two and a half hours, the group of four arrived at the provincial capital of West Sea Province—Qing Tang City.

Jing Jing Chen had arranged everything, and after retrieving their checked-in weapons, they had just stepped out of the airport when they boarded a long-awaited business car, heading straight for the eastern suburbs of Qing Tang City.

To be honest, Lu Ran felt increasingly guilty.

The better Jing Jing Chen managed things, the more Lu Ran could feel the care and concern from his mother.

Lu Ran reflected on himself; he seemed unable to help his mother in any way.

Moreover, if it weren't for Jing Jing Chen's information, Lu Ran would have been completely unaware of the distress and pressure his mother was enduring.

"Oh my goodness."

In the back seat of the business car, Scarlet Sun was stunned, muttering softly.

As the vehicle entered the eastern suburbs, gradually approaching a military camp, a huge stone statue came into view.

Jiang Ruyi spoke softly, "Finally realized it?"

Scarlet Sun looked confused, "Ah?"

Scarlet Sun, as a follower, was not very qualified.

As soon as she received her ticket and learned of their destination, she should have realized that she was about to have an audience with the deity!

Including Qing Tang City, some areas of West Sea Province were the territory of the Divine Lord Blazing Heaven! Yet, the car was almost at the feet of the deity, and Scarlet Sun had just realized it.

Well, she deserved a beating.

"Lu Ran," Jing Jing Chen called softly.

"Sister Jingjing," Lu Ran snapped out of his thoughts.

Jing Jing Chen looked deeply at Lu Ran, "We're about to enter the demon abyss, so adjust your state of mind."

She felt a bit reckless, thinking that she should have waited until after the trial to share this information with him.

Unexpectedly, Lu Ran's mind was so heavy that he spoke little during the journey, and his state was completely different from when they first met.

Hmm, it's good to be focused.

As for the state of Wanjun Qiao, several of her close disciples were watching with concern.

If this continued, the Peak Lord might even lose her stability.

This was a big taboo! A truly powerful cultivator was not like those in the Mist Realm or Stream Realm who could just recklessly charge forward.

At Lu Ran's level, he had not yet encountered such challenges.

However, Wanjun Qiao had already embarked on a path to the peak, and her requirements for her inner and mental states were extremely high.

No room for error!

"I hope Lu Ran can help Peak Lord Qiao," Jing Jing Chen thought to herself.

"Ladies, we've arrived," the driver said, driving into a parking spot and slowly coming to a stop.

"Get out," Jing Jing Chen opened the car door and stepped out first.

She clasped her hands together and bowed slightly towards the deity's statue.

As a disciple of Blade One, this gesture was sufficient.

Scarlet Sun, who got out next, immediately knelt down, mumbling "sin" and "blessings."

Jiang Ruyi also clasped her hands together, while Lu Ran looked up, gazing at the majesty of the Divine Lord Blazing Heaven.

Although this was just an avatar statue, it brought Lu Ran a tremendous visual impact and spiritual shock.

The Divine Lord Blazing Heaven, his attire resembled that of a tribal leader from ancient times.

His features were rugged, his beard thick, and his long hair was tied at the top, forming a bun.

He was powerfully built, his right hand holding a massive war hammer, exuding an air of majesty and solemnity as he looked down upon the masses.

An ancient, weathered aura washed over Lu Ran, making it hard for him to breathe.

The Divine Lord Blazing Heaven!

Lu Ran stared up in awe, sighing in his heart.

What a majestic and weathered statue, what a Divine Lord Blazing Heaven! The Crimson Paper Abyss indeed required a deity of this caliber to guard it.

The only question was,

From the image and demeanor of the Divine Lord Blazing Heaven, Lu Ran couldn't detect a trace of fiery temperament.

Instead, he gave off a particularly calm and solemn aura.

Knowing the deity but not his heart? Or perhaps...

Fiery, just a lie?

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